Hello all

Hope your enjoying the story. Let's get this story kicked off. Few things that might not translate - Pram is a stroller, pavement is a side-walk, Dummy is a pacifier.

(no beta reader)

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Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with OUAT.

Previously on Pearl of the Deep

Emma and Killian are taking their relationship slowly and not hiding it from the world. Henry is happy for them. A mysterious women washes up on the Storybrooke shoreline and has some connection to Killian.

'Jones... Jones watch where you are going!'

Killian had been so wrapped up, trying to process the day so far that he had not seen David on the pavement in front of him. Charming just had time to steer Neal's pram out of the way.

'Sorry mate. This day has me at quite a loss.'

'Care to tell.' Killian was grateful to David for the offer. Since the prince had been informed that 'Prince Charles' was none other than a rapscallion of a pirate, his views of him had mellowed. He even would consider the man a friend as well as family, though he would not admit it to his face.

'Narr, it's nothing to concern yourself with. Just...' David had enough on his hands with a babe who still refused to sleep through the night, he didn't need this as well. Not yet. He tried to hide the worry in his face but it seemed not well enough. David knew better than to pry.

'Actually Jones, I do have a question, if you have a few minutes. Sh... it's ok son, shhh.' David knelt cooling at his son, who started to cry. Killian could see the love for the boy. Visions of what his own son could look like, Emma's striking green eyes hiding behind his dark locks. No. He couldn't think of that now.

'I am restrained by time but you have my upright and prompt attention, your majesty.' Bowing low and exaggerated with a slight mocking tone. Yes, they were getting along but he loved any opportunity push his buttons. He knew that acting like this would ease the man. He reach out to run his finger over the lad's cheek, stocking gently. David stood up to get a dummy out of a bag.

'There was a flash of green light just before dawn this morning.' Killian froze. He now had he full attention. David didn't notice. 'I was out walking with Neal, he only seems to sleep on the move. I would have used the rocking seat you a Emma bought him but I need the fresh air as well. I must admit I know nothing about the sea. I do remember something about magic but since I am good terms with a Pirate, thought I would ask.' So that's how she got here. What the hell happened?

'Green you say. There is an old sailing superstition.' Thinking on his feet. He wasn't telling a lie, there was a saying but he knew better. 'They call it 'The Green Ray'. Those who see it are said to be in the presence of their true love. I'm not surprised. True love must run in your family. I have no doubt that Neal, like your wife, is your true love.' David face broke out into one of the biggest smile he had seen the prince give.

'If that is all, I must be leaving.' David was lost in his son's eye's so he took the opportunity to leave.

Emma was worried. Killian's voice was full of fear on the phone. It took a lot to scare him so she had rushed from the house and made it to Granny's with time to spare. She sat at their spot in the courtyard outside, two cups of hot chocolate on the table. Pulling out her phone to check the time. Five more minutes and he said he would be here.

She could believe how much Killian had become part of her life. When I win your heart Emma, and I will win it. It won't be because of any trickery. He hadn't lied. He just was there, never asking, never selfish, just there. It will be because you want me. She did want him. Her heart felt whole with him around. Her life has been a giant puzzle, Henry, Mom, Dad and with Killian she found the last piece.

She knew the connection they had, ever since the beanstalk. Even as the villain, she felt at ease around him. So used to closing people off that when something genuinely good came along, she ran. She ran hard. She remembered the first time she didn't run from him. Sitting in the same seat filled her body with sparks.

You gave up everything for me, how can I not show how much you mean to me. Never very good with words, knowing what he wanted to hear, she put it into a kiss. This was perfect. They returned to the party hand in hand. She hoped he knew what a big thing this was for her. No more hiding. The Charming's bid her good night guessing she would not be sleeping at home tonight. Snow face brimmed with love for her. Typical, David just glared at Hoo-, No Killian. She could see the look, "if you hurt her I WILL kill you" look. Killian just cocked his eyebrow and smirked, his eyes falling on her. Snow dragged David out before things got out of hand. Henry asked to stay at Regina's. He knew she had missed him while he was in New York and he could read between the lines. They had the rest of the night to themselves.

Wordlessly, walking Killian up to his room, she knew he would've never done it himself. She was pulled around and pushed firmly against his door. Distracting her with kisses burning down her jaw, following down her neck, he maneuvered both of her arms above her head holding her wrist in place with his hook.

'You finally ready to let the fun begin Swan?' His voice was breathy, oozing sex. White hot pressure building quickly within her. She giggled, actually giggled.

'Let move this inside, Pirate.'

'If the Lady insists' releasing her hands. He pulled out his key and pressed his whole body into her while unlocking the door. His breath on her ear sent shivers down her spine. She didn't have to look at his face to see the smirk. The door opened and he gestured for her to go inside. If she wanted this to work she had to do this now. She would have no restraint if she let him have his way.

'Killian.'

'Aye my love.' wrapping his arm and hook around her waist, his lustful eye's never leaving hers.

'Can we just sleep? Hold me please. It has been a long day and I-'

'Anything Swan, anything you need.' She smiled at him, he always knew what to say. He kissed her forhead and she released the breath she didn't know she was holding. Taking her hand, walking her to the bed.

He had just held her all night. Arms wrapped round holding her tight.

Perfect.

The flash of black leather brought her from her thoughts. Even from this distance she could see the worry and fear on his face. Hugging him when he reached her. It unnerved her that he hugged a bit to hard. She tried to read his face to get a handle on her pirate. He sat down on his seat next to her. Something was defiantly wrong.

'Killian, are you ok? When you called you did-'

'She's back.' He almost cried out.'Swan she's back.'

'Who, whose back.' They had almost gotten used to having no major crisis in the town. His fingers where fiddling with his rings trying to settle himself.

'The Jolly, she came back.' The sigh that followed released some the tension in his shoulders. She didn't understand. His ship was back he should be thrilled. Wait who brought it here?

' She is a she. A woman. Human.' The shock clear in his voice.

'What!'

Killian explained what had happened down at the docks. Meeting her, talking with her. He mentioned she was injured and when he tried to help, he touched her.

'I can't describe it Emma. When I touched her it was like I was seeing flashes of her life all in the wrong order. I have been with her since she was commissioned. Neverland was her first voyage. It was like I was her. I saw bits of her past, our past. Happiness and pain.' She could see he was a mess. This was difficult for him. He was trying to be a better man for her. He didn't need to be reminded of his past.

'I could then see things clearer but they were not of my time. I saw Bellamy shouting at Blackbeard, refusing to yield. Men dead all over the deck. Green haze covering my vision. I felt scared, it felt like death, I felt... well me. Love for me. The love of a sister so strong it pained my chest. There was a sudden jerk and then I was crawling out from the shore here is Storybrooke. When I came around she had all ready gone. I felt such deep emotion. It was overwhelming.' The last sentence had done it. Tears were falling down his face, eye's unmoving from the floor. She could feel hers doing the same. That ship had been is home for so long and from the sounds of it they had a connection.

'Oh Killian I am so sorry.' her arms wrapped around him pulling him to her chest. 'Shhhh.'

'You believe me.' He looked shocked. The truth was all over his face. He never lied to her.

'Of course I do.' Raising her tone in surprise.

'Who is Bellamy?' She had wonder how he got the bean. She knew he had traded his ship for it but he had still not told her the whole thing.

'Captain Samuel Bellamy was... is a friend and a pirate. He like me was a man of honour, he only took from the rich merchant or private vessels and of course the Navy. Disapproved of violence, he preferred to do things calmly. Those that surrendered were given a choice, if they declared all they had he would only take half. If they lied they would take the lot. He is a lot like that Archer of Regina's. Robin Hood of the Sea. Every sailor has coveted my ship, I didn't want her in the hands of a monster. I heard he found a bean and offered him my ship for it. He seem like the best choice. I asked only one thing, I made him promise me to keep her safe.' She was a little shocked, he wanted his ship to go to a good man. He really had changed so much for her.

'How do you think she got here?'

'I know how she got here. You have your father to thank for that. She travelled through a portal.' God what was it with this town and portals. 'She came here by 'The Green Ray'. It is a very difficult portal to open, men claim you rarely see them, once in a lifetime things. Your father was walking Neal and saw one just before sunrise. In the vision or memory I had, the haze that came over me was just before sunrise.' He pull away from her looking at her face. His cheeks were shimmering from the tears, his eye bloodshot and broken.

'How do you mean difficult?' She was interested. If they could get one to work it could come in handy.

'It only works on the water. You need magic, love and the right circumstances. Just as sun rises or sets over the water the line between worlds are at it weakest. At that point, being under great emotional stress, say the fear for a loved one or your own life, magic get confused. Some say those with magic can get drawn in, pull through them. At least that is the tale, I can't be sure.'

'I've not finished.' He let a long, drawn out sign. Something was still weighing on his mind.

She saw something out of focus behind Killian. There was someone stumbling around asking for help. It sounded like they were trying to shout but couldn't. Killian turned his head around to see who had caught her eye. Before she knew what had happen, he was running shouting at her.

'Swan it her, get some help now.' Emma darted in to Granny's knowing Dr. Whale would be there waiting for Ruby to finish her shift. Sitting on a far stool on the counter she grabbed his arms and his bag taking them to the woman outside, Joy. He saw her on the pavement, took the bag from Emma and started work.

Emma's heart was pounding in her chest. She need her to pull through. Killian could not lose someone else, it would destroy him. She looked a little different from what he described. There were grey wisps in her hair and in here eye's. He said they were brown. He skin looked sickly pale. She stepped a little closer and could feel the magic radiating out, hanging in the air. Since her lessons she had a better idea of magic and was becoming quite good at it. Killian finished talking with Victor and stepped next to her. Hand and hook hanging by his side, head looking at his feet. She took his hand in hers, laced her fingers in his and squeezed.

'She dying Emma. I just know it's magical. Don't ask me how.'

Emma had to agree, she felt it too.

Did I shock anyone or did you all guess. Reviews please

Planning on this story being in 3 Arc's, about 8-10 chapters per arc maybe more. In-between each Arc will be a 1 off of what is happening in Storybrooke.

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